Hair cutting event supports cancer patients
One month to grow. Kamaaina Diamond Company’s hair cutting event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15. In association with Breast Cancer Awareness month, ponytails will be cut and donated to Pantene Beautiful Lengths to be made into free wigs for cancer patients applying through American Cancer Society. To participate in the fourth annual haircutting event, participants need a minimum 8-inch ponytail and more is welcome. Participants will receive a free hairstyle. Drawings will be going on all day. Pupu and drinks will be served. A $50 gift certificate to Kamaaina Diamond Co. will be issued to each donor.
It’s time to make an appointment for a free cut and style by calling Brenda at 331-1904 Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Stylists willing to donate their time are also sought.
Kona Coffee Living History Farm celebrates Grandparents Day
The Kona Coffee Living History Farm will admit all children under 17 in for free on Monday for Keiro no Hi or Grandparents Day. Grandparents will have the opportunity to walk through the coffee and macadamia nut orchards their your grandchild, learn the methods used for farming back when life was simpler, tour the historic 1920s farmhouse and visit with the donkey and chickens. Along the way, costumed interpreters are available to talk story and answer questions.
The Farm is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Info: konahistorical.org, 323-3222.
The Daughters of Hawaii announce grant recipients
The Daughters of Hawaii and the Calabash Cousins of Hulihee Palace have named the winners of the Hooilina (legacy) Mini Grant. The education committee that is funded by the monthly Wilhelmina Tea Party created the Hooilina Mini Grant. Wilhelmina Tea is a monthly event providing a private tour of the palace followed by tea and treats. Previously, the education committee has funded admission for all children to Hulihee Palace.
The first award was given to Kealakehe Middle School teacher Gloria Juan, who teaches music and ukulele. Her students will study places in Kona and songs related to different places. She will bring in speakers from each locale to help the students understand the meaning of each song and place they sing and dance about.
The second award went to Cobey Doi from Hawaii Preparatory Academy. The grant was used to purchase resource textbooks. The book chosen was “The Hawaiians of Old” by Daughter Betty Dunford.
AARP seeks volunteers for Tax-Aide program
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking for compassionate and friendly individuals to join their team of local volunteers.
There are many types of volunteer roles. Client facilitators welcome taxpayers, help organize their paperwork and manage overall flow of service. Tax counselors work with the taxpayers directly, filling out tax returns and helping them find deductions and credits they’ve earned. Experience isn’t necessary; training and IRS certification on the latest tax laws, forms and software are provided. Technology coordinators manage computer equipment, ensure taxpayer data is secure and provide technical assistance to volunteers.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide has been around for nearly 50 years, providing assistance to low to middle income taxpayers, especially those 50 and older who can’t afford a tax preparation service.
Info: dsdavid808@gmail.com, 322-1783.
Elks National Foundation scholarships offered
The Most Valuable Student Scholarship contest is open to any high school senior pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. There will be 500 four-year scholarships awarded to the highest rated applicants.
Applicants don’t need to be related to a member of the Elks. College students are not eligible.
Applications are available at elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm and are due Nov. 30. From April 6-9, the 20 top finalists will participate in an all-expenses paid leadership weekend in Chicago during which they’ll interview. These finalists will be vying for two first-place awards of $50,000, two second-place awards of $40,000 and two third-place awards of $30,000. The remaining finalists will receive $20,000. The 480 runners-up will receive $4,000. Winners will be notified by late April.
Info: Joe Reynolds, 334-0077, konajoe@hawaiiantel.net.